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Livestock

Open and Junior Livestock Shows 

Coles County Youth Livestock Auction

Founded in 1854

Oldest Continuous Fair In Illinois

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ALL 2024 ENTRIES MUST BE IN BY JULY 20, 2024 BY 4:00PM!

Coles County Youth Livestock Auction

Coles County Youth Auction results last year set another record! 2022 total was 153,494.00! Thank you everyone for the wonderful support!





If you have any questions call (217) 345-2656 or visit our office during our open hours.

2023 Livestock Show


Department A

Open Beef Cattle Show


Premiums Offered: $12,420.00

  Judging: Wednesday, August 2, 2023, Starting At Approximately 9:30am In The 4-H Arena.   


                All Cattle Must Be In Place Sunday July 30, 2023 By 4:00pm.


 

Director: Mitch Titus (217) 549-3803; Superintendent: Tonya Eich (217) 549-5749

 

Beef Cattle - Hereford - Summer Yearling Heifer 5/1-8/3

1st - Reid Kaufman

Beef Cattle - Hereford - Champ/Reserve Female

1st - Reid Kaufman

Beef Cattle - Hereford - Hereford Lightweight Steer

1st - Reid Kaufman

Beef Cattle - Hereford - Hereford Champ/Reserve Steer

1st - Reid Kaufman

Beef Cattle - Shorthorn - Shorthorn Lightweight Steer

1st - Emma Spencer

Beef Cattle - Shorthorn - Shorthorn Champ/Reserve Steer

1st - Emma Spencer

Beef Cattle - Simmental - Jr Heifer Calf 1/1 Or After Th

1st - Cruz Hill

2nd - Metzger Cattle

3rd - Metzger Cattle

Beef Cattle - Simmental - Summer Yrling. Heifer 5/1-8/31

1st - Emerson Turner

Beef Cattle - Simmental - Late Jr. Yrling Heifer 3/1-4/3

1st - Emerson Turner

Beef Cattle - Simmental - Champ/Reserve Female

1st - Cruz Hill

2nd - Emerson Turner

Beef Cattle - Simmental - Pr.Fem.Any Age Owned By Exhib

1st - Emerson Turner

Beef Cattle - Simmental - Pair - Cow/Calf Exhibitor Owned

1st - Metzger Cattle

Beef Cattle - Simmental - Simmental Heavyweight Steer

1st - Metzger Cattle

2nd - Kaylin Nolte

Beef Cattle - Simmental - Simmental Champ/Reserve Steer

1st - Kaylin Nolte

Beef Cattle - All Other Breeds - Jr.heifer Calf 1/1 Or After Th

1st - Emerson Turner

2nd - Metzger Cattle

Beef Cattle - All Other Breeds - Late Jr Yrling Heifer 3/1-4/30

1st - Kaylin Nolte

Beef Cattle - All Other Breeds - Early Jr Yrling Heifer 1/1-2/2

1st - Cruz Hill

Beef Cattle - All Other Breeds - Champ/Reserve Female

1st - Kaylin Nolte

2nd - Cruz Hill

Beef Cattle - All Other Breeds - All O Breeds Hvy Weight Steer

1st - Colby Metzger

Beef Cattle - All Other Breeds - All O Breeds Champ/Res Steer

1st - Colby Metzger

Beef Cattle - Cross Breeds - Jr. Heifer Calf

1st - Colby Metzger

2nd - Metzger Cattle

Beef Cattle - Cross Breeds - Sr. Heifer Calf

1st - Cruz Hill

Beef Cattle - Cross Breeds - Late Jr. Yrlg Heifer

1st - Colby Metzger

Beef Cattle - Cross Breeds - Champ/Res Female

1st - Colby Metzger

2nd - Colby Metzger

Beef Cattle - Cross Breeds - Pair of Females

1st - Colby Metzger

2nd - Cruz Hill

Beef Cattle - Cross Breeds - Cross Bred Lightweight Steer

1st - Cruz Hill

2nd - Emma Spencer

Beef Cattle - Cross Breeds - Cross Bred Heavyweight Steer

1st - Landon Ames

Beef Cattle - Cross Breeds - Cross Bred Champ/Res Steer

1st - Cruz Hill

Beef Cattle - Grd Champ/Res Over All Breeds - Grd Chamion/Res Steer

1st - Kaylin Nolte

2nd - Cruz Hill

Beef Cattle - Grd Champ/Res Over All Breeds - Grd Champ/Res Female

1st - Colby Metzger

2nd - Kaylin Nolte

Beef Cattle - Grd Champ/Res Over All Breeds - Grd Champ/Res Cow/Calf

1st - Metzger Cattle


   

**** SEE FAIR BOOK 2023 FOR MORE INFORMATION AND RULES ****





Department B

Open Dairy Cattle Show

 

Premiums Offered: $9,645.00



 

Director: Tom Jones: Superintendent: Roger Babbs (217) 345-9363

 

Single Class Premiums (4 places):  1st - $105  2nd - $100 3rd - $95   4th - $90

Grand Champion Female:................................ Champion -$20.00                     

Supreme Champion Cow:................................ Champion -$205.00


   

 Section - 001

HOLSTEIN & MILKING SHORTHORN


 Section - 002

JERSEY


 Section - 003

GUERNSEY


 Section - 004

AYRSHIRE & BROWN SWISS


 Section – 006

OVERALL CHAMPION


**** SEE FAIR BOOK 2023 FOR MORE INFORMATION AND RULES ****

 



Department H2

Junior Livestock

Category 2 Junior Sheep Show

 
Premiums Offered: $10,786.00

 


Director: Mitch Titus (217) 549-3803; Superintendents: Dick Reese (217) 268-4333

 


 Junior Goat Show - Junior Market Dairy Goats - Market Dairy Lightweight

1st - Reuben Hacker

2nd - Camille Cummins

3rd - Matthias Hacker

4th - Reuben Hacker

5th - Hayden Frantz

Junior Goat Show - Junior Market Dairy Goats - Market Dairy Medium Weight

1st - Camille Cummins

2nd - Lainie Hacker

3rd - Matthias Hacker

4th - Lainie Hacker

5th - Camille Cummins

Junior Goat Show - Junior Market Dairy Goats - Market Dairy Heavyweight

1st - Camille Cummins

2nd - Kaylin Richey

3rd - Claire Nunamaker

4th - Madeline Nunamaker

5th - Madeline Nunamaker

Junior Goat Show - Junior Market Dairy Goats - Market Dairy Champion/Reserve

1st - Camille Cummins

2nd - Camille Cummins

Junior Goat Show - Junior Market Meat Goats - Mrk Meat Ltwt Doeling/Wether

1st - Abby Metzger

2nd - Allison Price

3rd - Ella Price

4th - Maddison Easton

5th - Case Easton

Junior Goat Show - Junior Market Meat Goats - Mrk Meat Medwt Doeling/Wether

1st - Cassie Logue

2nd - Jessica Logue

3rd - Adeline Richter

4th - Cassie Logue

5th - Macayla Finley

Junior Goat Show - Junior Market Meat Goats - Mrk Meat Hvywt Doeling/Wether

1st - Ila Richter

2nd - Jessica Logue

3rd - Abby Metzger

4th - Madalyn Coartney

5th - Emma Strange

Junior Goat Show - Junior Market Meat Goats - Market Meat Champion/Reserve

1st - Cassie Logue

2nd - Ila Richter



**** SEE FAIR BOOK 2023 FOR MORE INFORMATION AND RULES ****
 



Department H3

Junior Livestock

Category 3 Junior Swine Show


Premiums Offered: $9,146.00

 

 

Director: Mark Grant.                                              Superintendents: Tom Jones (217) 232-1483

                                                                                                                                       Danny Grant (217) 508-3599

                                                                                                                                       Tim Temple (217) 246-5059

 Junior Swine Show - Durocs - Duroc Gilt Jan 1-20 Current Yr

1st - Cole Lemmon

2nd - Brie Tomlinson

Junior Swine Show - Durocs - Duroc Gilt Jan 21-Feb 10 Curre

1st - Owen Combs

2nd - Rayce Bell

3rd - Cale Frantz

4th - Myles Kaufman

Junior Swine Show - Durocs - Duroc Gilt Feb11-28 Current Yr

1st - Chet Shrader

Junior Swine Show - Durocs - Duroc Champion Gilt

1st - Owen Combs

Junior Swine Show - Durocs - Duroc Lightweight Barrow

1st - Jace Judson

2nd - Meredithe Morrisey

3rd - Baylee Melton

4th - Ethan Cox

Junior Swine Show - Durocs - Duroc Heavyweight Barrow

1st - Cole Lemmon

2nd - Cale Frantz

3rd - Myles Kaufman

4th - Myles Kaufman

5th - Brandtley Combs

Junior Swine Show - Yorkshire - Yorkshire Gilt Jan 1-20 Curren

1st - Dane McKinney

Junior Swine Show - Yorkshire - Yorkshire Gilt Jan 21-Feb 10 C

1st - Bryn Overton

2nd - Jace Judson

3rd - Lynlee Cox

Junior Swine Show - Yorkshire - Yorshire Champion Gilt

1st - Bryn Overton

Junior Swine Show - Yorkshire - Yorkshire Lightweight Barrow

1st - Jace Judson

2nd - Ben Coffey

3rd - Ellis Marciano

4th - Cole Lemmon

Junior Swine Show - Yorkshire - Yorkshire Heavyweight Barrow

1st - Meg Ritchey

2nd - Bryn Overton

3rd - Chloe Ervin

Junior Swine Show - Chester White - Chester White Gilt Jan1-20 Cur

1st - Cole Lemmon

Junior Swine Show - Chester White - Chester White Champion Gilt \

1st - Cole Lemmon

Junior Swine Show - Chester White - Chester White Lightweight Barr

1st - Cole Lemmon

Junior Swine Show - Hampshire - Hampshire Gilt Jan 1-20 Curren

1st - Grace Edwards

2nd - Tate Overton

Junior Swine Show - Hampshire - Hampshire Champion Gilt \

1st - Grace Edwards

Junior Swine Show - Hampshire - Hampshire Heavyweight Barrow

1st - Brayden Snider

2nd - Tate Overton

Junior Swine Show - Spotted & Black Poland China - Spt/Blk Pold Chi Gilt Jan1-20

1st - Jace Judson

2nd - Grace Edwards

3rd - Eland Lawson

Junior Swine Show - Spotted & Black Poland China - Spt/Blk Pold Chi Champion Gilt \

1st - Jace Judson

Junior Swine Show - Spotted & Black Poland China - Spt/Blk Pold Chi Hvywt Bar

1st - Jace Judson

2nd - Ben Coffey

Junior Swine Show - Berkshire - Berkshire Gilt 1/1-20 Current

1st - Rayce Bell

2nd - Chloe Ervin

3rd - Benjamin Cummins

4th - Brayden Snider

Junior Swine Show - Berkshire - Berkshire Gilt 1/21-2\10 Curre

1st - Jace Judson

Junior Swine Show - Berkshire - Berkshire Gilt 2/11-28 Current

1st - Mitchell Spiker

Junior Swine Show - Berkshire - Berkshire Champion Gilt \

1st - Jace Judson

Junior Swine Show - Berkshire - Berkshire Lightweight Barrow

1st - Meredithe Morrisey

2nd - Ryan Spiker

3rd - Ryan Spiker

Junior Swine Show - Berkshire - Berkshire Ltweight Pen Of Barr

1st - Ryan Spiker

Junior Swine Show - Berkshire - Berkshire Heavyweight Barrow

1st - Jace Judson

2nd - Eland Lawson

3rd - Chet Shrader

Junior Swine Show - Land/Here Tamworth - Land Here Tan Gilt 1/1-20 Curr

1st - Karly McKinney

2nd - Dane McKinney

3rd - Grace Edwards

4th - Brandtley Combs

5th - Chloe Ervin

Junior Swine Show - Land/Here Tamworth - Land Here Tan Gilt 1/21-2/10 C

1st - Grace Edwards

Junior Swine Show - Land/Here Tamworth - Land Here Tan Gilt 2/11-28 Cur

1st - Jace Judson

Junior Swine Show - Land/Here Tamworth - Land Here Tan Champion Gilt \

1st - Karly McKinney

Junior Swine Show - Land/Here Tamworth - Land Here Tan Lightweight Barr

1st - Jace Judson

2nd - Jace Judson

Junior Swine Show - Land/Here Tamworth - Land Here Tan Lightweight Pen

1st - Jace Judson

Junior Swine Show - Land/Here Tamworth - Land Here Tan Heavyweight Barr

1st - Owen Combs

Junior Swine Show - Grd Champ Purebred Gilt/Barrow - Grd Champ Purebred Gilt \

1st - Karly McKinney

Junior Swine Show - Market Gilts - Lightweight Market Gilts

1st - Ben Coffey

2nd - Curtis Snider

3rd - Mitchell Spiker

4th - Baylee Melton

Junior Swine Show - Market Gilts - Heavyweight Market Gilts

1st - Karly McKinney

2nd - Dane McKinney

3rd - Grace Edwards

4th - Jace Judson

5th - Ellis Marciano

Junior Swine Show - Market Gilts - Champion Market Gilt

1st - Ben Coffey

Junior Swine Show - Commercials - Gilts 1/1 - 1/31 of Current Yr

1st - Jace Judson

Junior Swine Show - Commercials - Gilts 2/1 - 2/15 of Current Yr

1st - Karly McKinney

2nd - Clara Cox

3rd - Chet Shrader

Junior Swine Show - Commercials - Gilts 2/16 - 2/28 of Current Yr

1st - Cole Lemmon

Junior Swine Show - Commercials - Champion Commercial Gilt

1st - Jace Judson

Junior Swine Show - Commercials - Comm Lightweight Barrows

1st - Cole Lemmon

2nd - Chet Shrader

3rd - Ryan Spiker

4th - Curtis Snider

Junior Swine Show - Commercials - Comm Medium Wt Barrow

1st - Ben Coffey

2nd - Karly McKinney

3rd - Jace Judson

4th - Hugar Morrisey

5th - Dane McKinney

Junior Swine Show - Commercials - Comm Heavy Weight Barrows

1st - Ben Coffey

2nd - Blair Ritchey

3rd - Rayce Bell

4th - Chloe Ervin

Junior Swine Show - Commercials - Champion Commerical Barrow

1st - Ben Coffey

Junior Swine Show - All Breeds Show - AB Ltweight Pen of Barrows

1st - Jace Judson

2nd - Ryan Spiker

Junior Swine Show - Overall Champion - Grand Champ Pen of Market Hogs

1st - Jace Judson

Junior Swine Show - Overall Champion - Grand Champion Market Hog

1st - Jace Judson



**** SEE FAIR BOOK 2023 FOR MORE INFORMATION AND RULES ****



Department H4

Junior Livestock

Category 4 Junior Goat Show

 

Premiums Offered: $2,742.00

                                                   

   Junior Goat Show - Junior Market Dairy Goats - Market Dairy Lightweight

1st - Reuben Hacker

2nd - Camille Cummins

3rd - Matthias Hacker

4th - Reuben Hacker

5th - Hayden Frantz

Junior Goat Show - Junior Market Dairy Goats - Market Dairy Medium Weight

1st - Camille Cummins

2nd - Lainie Hacker

3rd - Matthias Hacker

4th - Lainie Hacker

5th - Camille Cummins

Junior Goat Show - Junior Market Dairy Goats - Market Dairy Heavyweight

1st - Camille Cummins

2nd - Kaylin Richey

3rd - Claire Nunamaker

4th - Madeline Nunamaker

5th - Madeline Nunamaker

Junior Goat Show - Junior Market Dairy Goats - Market Dairy Champion/Reserve

1st - Camille Cummins

2nd - Camille Cummins

Junior Goat Show - Junior Market Meat Goats - Mrk Meat Ltwt Doeling/Wether

1st - Abby Metzger

2nd - Allison Price

3rd - Ella Price

4th - Maddison Easton

5th - Case Easton

Junior Goat Show - Junior Market Meat Goats - Mrk Meat Medwt Doeling/Wether

1st - Cassie Logue

2nd - Jessica Logue

3rd - Adeline Richter

4th - Cassie Logue

5th - Macayla Finley

Junior Goat Show - Junior Market Meat Goats - Mrk Meat Hvywt Doeling/Wether

1st - Ila Richter

2nd - Jessica Logue

3rd - Abby Metzger

4th - Madalyn Coartney

5th - Emma Strange

Junior Goat Show - Junior Market Meat Goats - Market Meat Champion/Reserve

1st - Cassie Logue

2nd - Ila Richter


 

**** SEE FAIR BOOK 2023 FOR MORE INFORMATION AND RULES ****




Department R

Western Horse Show

Coles County Fair, Charleston IL

 

Saturday, August 5, 2023 - Start 8:00 a.m. RAIN OR SHINE

Total Premiums: $4,443

$10.00 Exhibitor Ticket Required Per Rider

$5 Maintenance Fee For Performance Classes

Directors: Mitch Titus & Mark Grant

Superintendent: Scott Gossett: (217) 232-9361


Performance

(Section 001)

Entry Fee       Class                                                                                                   Premiums ($)


$5                          06000                   Open Poles                                                                                           75     60      50      40      30

$2                          06001                   Pony Poles (54” and Under)                                                             20      17      14      10      8

$5                          06002                   Youth Poles (18 and Under)                                                             65     50     35     30     10

$2                          06003                   Pony Barrels (54” & Under)                                                             20     17     14     10     8

$12                        06004                   Youth Barrels (18 and Under) – Division 1                                  100   75     55     40     

$12                        06005                   Youth Barrels (18 and Under) – Division 2                                  60     50     30

$12                        06006                   Youth Barrels (18 and Under) – Division 3                                  40     30     20

$12                        06007                   Adult 3-D Barrels (19 to 39 Years Old) – Division 1                  100    75     55     40

$12                        06008                   Adult 3-D Barrels (19 to 39 Years Old) – Division 2                  60     50     30

$12                        06009                   Adult 3-D Barrels (19 to 39 Years Old) – Division 3                  40     30     20

$12                        06010                   Masters 3-D Barrels (40 Years & Over) – Division 1                 100    75     55     40

$12                        06011                   Masters 3-D Barrels (40 Years & Over) – Division 2                 60      50      30

$12                        06012                   Masters 3-D Barrels (40 Years & Over) – Division 3                 40      30      20

$12                        06013                   Open 3-D Barrels (All Ages) – Division 1                                    133    99      66      33

$12                        06014                   Open 3-D Barrels (All Ages) – Division 2                                    79      69      49

$12                        06015                   Open 3-D Barrels (All Ages) – Division 3                                    53      46      33

 

                                                                                               Total Performance Premium          $2,743


Non-Performance

(Section 002)

$5                          06016                   Open Halter                                                                                         65     50     35      30     20

Free                       06017                   Lead Line (8 & Under)                                                                      Ribbons

$5                          06018                   Youth Walk Trot (18 and Under)                                                    50     40      30     20     10

$5                          06019                   Open Walk Trot (19 and Over)                                                        65     50     35     30     20

$5                          06020                   Youth Pleasure (18 and Under)                                                        65     50     35     30     20

$5                          06021                   Ladies Western Pleasure                                                                   65     50     35     30     20

$5                          06022                   Open Western Pleasure                                                                     70      60     50     40     30

$5                          06023                   Ranch Horse Pleasure                                                                        70      60      50      40      30                               

$5                          06024                   Ranch Horse Riding                                                                           70      60      50      40      30

 

                                                                                                                     Total Non-Performance Premiums        $1,700

                                                                                                                       Total Premiums        $4,443



NOTE: No Cross Entries Allowed Between Ranch And Pleasure Horses Except In Halter Class.

 

For more information call Scott Gossett. Social Security Numbers will be needed when entering as required by the Illinois Department of Ag. No Stallions will be allowed at show. Food is available at fair grounds. Electric Timers will be used for speed events. The Coles County Fair Association, Show Committee, or anyone connected with this show, will not be held responsible for any loss, personal injury, or damage to person, horses, or other property on the grounds. Coggins test and other health papers will be required. The Decisions of the Judge, Superintendents, and Entry Office are final. Premiums will be paid at the Entry Both. 3-D will be 1 second off the fastest time.

 

 

According To State Regulations No More Than Two (2) Premiums Will Be Paid To Any One Exhibitor Per Class.


“The Department of Agriculture shall use its best efforts to secure sufficient appropriations to fund premiums. In any year for which the General Assembly of the State of Illinois fails to make an appropriation sufficient to pay such premiums, premium amounts may not be accurately reflected in the Premium Book.”



Department R

Western Horse Show

Coles County Fair, Charleston IL

 

Saturday, August 5, 2023 - Start 8:00 a.m. RAIN OR SHINE

Total Premiums: $4,443

$10.00 Exhibitor Ticket Required Per Rider

$5 Maintenance Fee For Performance Classes

Directors: Mitch Titus & Mark Grant

Superintendent: Scott Gossett: (217) 232-9361


Performance

(Section 001)

Entry Fee       Class                                                                                                   Premiums ($)


$5                          06000                   Open Poles                                                                                           75     60      50      40      30

$2                          06001                   Pony Poles (54” and Under)                                                             20      17      14      10      8

$5                          06002                   Youth Poles (18 and Under)                                                             65     50     35     30     10

$2                          06003                   Pony Barrels (54” & Under)                                                             20     17     14     10     8

$12                        06004                   Youth Barrels (18 and Under) – Division 1                                  100   75     55     40     

$12                        06005                   Youth Barrels (18 and Under) – Division 2                                  60     50     30

$12                        06006                   Youth Barrels (18 and Under) – Division 3                                  40     30     20

$12                        06007                   Adult 3-D Barrels (19 to 39 Years Old) – Division 1                  100    75     55     40

$12                        06008                   Adult 3-D Barrels (19 to 39 Years Old) – Division 2                  60     50     30

$12                        06009                   Adult 3-D Barrels (19 to 39 Years Old) – Division 3                  40     30     20

$12                        06010                   Masters 3-D Barrels (40 Years & Over) – Division 1                 100    75     55     40

$12                        06011                   Masters 3-D Barrels (40 Years & Over) – Division 2                 60      50      30

$12                        06012                   Masters 3-D Barrels (40 Years & Over) – Division 3                 40      30      20

$12                        06013                   Open 3-D Barrels (All Ages) – Division 1                                    133    99      66      33

$12                        06014                   Open 3-D Barrels (All Ages) – Division 2                                    79      69      49

$12                        06015                   Open 3-D Barrels (All Ages) – Division 3                                    53      46      33

 

                                                                                               Total Performance Premium          $2,743


Non-Performance

(Section 002)

$5                          06016                   Open Halter                                                                                         65     50     35      30     20

Free                       06017                   Lead Line (8 & Under)                                                                      Ribbons

$5                          06018                   Youth Walk Trot (18 and Under)                                                    50     40      30     20     10

$5                          06019                   Open Walk Trot (19 and Over)                                                        65     50     35     30     20

$5                          06020                   Youth Pleasure (18 and Under)                                                        65     50     35     30     20

$5                          06021                   Ladies Western Pleasure                                                                   65     50     35     30     20

$5                          06022                   Open Western Pleasure                                                                     70      60     50     40     30

$5                          06023                   Ranch Horse Pleasure                                                                        70      60      50      40      30                               

$5                          06024                   Ranch Horse Riding                                                                           70      60      50      40      30

 

                                                                                                                     Total Non-Performance Premiums        $1,700

                                                                                                                       Total Premiums        $4,443



NOTE: No Cross Entries Allowed Between Ranch And Pleasure Horses Except In Halter Class.

 

For more information call Scott Gossett. Social Security Numbers will be needed when entering as required by the Illinois Department of Ag. No Stallions will be allowed at show. Food is available at fair grounds. Electric Timers will be used for speed events. The Coles County Fair Association, Show Committee, or anyone connected with this show, will not be held responsible for any loss, personal injury, or damage to person, horses, or other property on the grounds. Coggins test and other health papers will be required. The Decisions of the Judge, Superintendents, and Entry Office are final. Premiums will be paid at the Entry Both. 3-D will be 1 second off the fastest time.

 

 

According To State Regulations No More Than Two (2) Premiums Will Be Paid To Any One Exhibitor Per Class.


“The Department of Agriculture shall use its best efforts to secure sufficient appropriations to fund premiums. In any year for which the General Assembly of the State of Illinois fails to make an appropriation sufficient to pay such premiums, premium amounts may not be accurately reflected in the Premium Book.”





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